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I’m hopping back a bit from last week to just before Clyota meets the lawyer who will defend her in her murder trial, but right after she and Charlie trick the Pressman into eating vegetables by hiding them in chocolate cake, which in retrospect was a potentially dangerous idea—for the Pressman, not in general—and I’m ashamed of myself for exploiting the Pressman’s dietary quirks for a slapstick moment that doesn’t even belong where I put it.
I’m less ashamed of exploiting the receptionist, but she’s making a play for Charlie and clearly deserves what she gets:
“Oh, Citizen Mykota-Regold!” the receptionist said, standing up and smoothing her baby-blue sweater dress. “Counselor Rhys-Hargaty is expecting you.” Her eyes strayed to Charlie. “Please follow me.” She undulated away, and I and my entourage followed.
I snuck a look at Charlie, who appeared to be more interested in the paintings on the walls than in cashmere-upholstered hipwork. Reynard’s lens, though, seemed to be trained at an odd angle.
I snorted, and covered it with a cough as both men looked at me.
I want to see what happens next. She doesn’t seem the kind to die of discretion with that cough.
She might choke on a suppressed laugh, though! 😀
I like how their reactions are so different.
Well, Reynard is single and Charlie knows Cly can take him in hand-to-hand, so . . . 😉
ahahaha. He’s been caught staring. Love that he’s trying not to look it though. 😉
Reynard was caught. Charlie is being <i<very careful! 😀
Love it! Especially loved your description: cashmere-upholstered hipwork.
Thanks, Lorraine!
I worked with someone like her—static electricity was very kind to that girl . . .
lol loved the snippet!
Thanks, Sandra!
“Cashmere-upholstered hipwork” was INSPIRED. This is a great little scene, fun excerpt!
Like padded pistons . . . 🙂 Thanks!
Fun snippet! Love your word play.
Thanks, Joyce!
cashmere-upholstered hipwork <– I almost spit out my coffee, lol. I love it. I can see this scene, well done.
A spit take! The best compliment ever! Thank you!
LOL! I have been bad about visits lately, but I’m delighted to see more exploits from the librarian world. Thanks for the laugh! Great snippet.
Time gets away from writers . . . We operate on Narnia clocks or something.
And thanks!
Great word play. Nice 8.
Thank you, Elaine! 🙂
“cashmere-upholstered hipwork” Great phrase. Fun post.
i was feeling a tad snarky . . . 🙂
A lot of wonderful wording in this snippet–undulated away, lens…trained at an odd angle, cashmere-upholstered hipwork. I’m glad Clyota didn’t take offense, since it’s obvious how hard the receptionist is trying.
It’s really Reynard who’s staring . . . which honestly weirded me out at the time. How did he get from annoying cyberpaparazzi to a man who appreciates fine pneumatics? 😀
Funny! I’ve been away, so I’ve lost the thread on this – I’ll do some catching up before next week.
Well, at least someone is enjoying her show. Good snippet, Sarah. 🙂
I like it when cashmere-upholstered women undulate away. Does that make me a bad person?
No matter the time or planet, the undulating hips have a way of mesmerizing! 😉 Cute snippet.
Oh I like the humor in this one. Great use of words to get I that mental image instantly. 🙂 Well done!
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Great language choice – I’m liking her sarcastic insight:)